It's still too hot to use the oven for long periods of time, but I squeezed in one oven-baked recipe last week on a cloudy day! Here's what was on the menu at my house last week - all tried and true favorites. 🙂 On The Menu Breakfast: Green Smoothies Yogurt with Blueberries and Peanut… Continue reading Menu Monday and Slow Cooker Woes
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Menu Monday [and a different week in my kitchen]
I know I just told you that we're doing two week menu plans, but this week is a little different. Several months ago we discovered water damage on our back deck and the part of the kitchen floor that connects to it. Water damage seems to be a theme in this house. This week we… Continue reading Menu Monday [and a different week in my kitchen]
Menu Monday: Two Week Summer Meal Plan
This summer I've been shopping at Aldi every other week, so it helps to plan my menus in two week blocks. I don't always stick to the original plan but sketching out a basic two week menu helps me to make sure I'm buying enough food to last us both weeks. Our two favorite types… Continue reading Menu Monday: Two Week Summer Meal Plan
Menu Monday: Delicious, Easy Summer Meals
Here's what we ate last week! Breakfast: Deluxe Avocado Toast: Whole Wheat Bread, Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes & Crumbled Feta Fancy Peach Toast: Whole Wheat Bread, Goat Cheese with Honey, Sliced Peaches Cheerios & Peaches Lunch: Me: Leftovers! Paul: Hot Dogs, Chicken Nuggets Supper: Bacon Cheeseburger Calzones (I use regular refrigerated pizza dough) - once with… Continue reading Menu Monday: Delicious, Easy Summer Meals
Planning For A Successful Two-Week Aldi Grocery Haul
I mentioned a couple weeks ago that I was working on a new grocery shopping strategy. Over the years I've learned that it's best for my sanity if I shop Aldi first thing in the morning, usually right after they open. The shelves are well stocked and store isn't as busy. This summer I've been… Continue reading Planning For A Successful Two-Week Aldi Grocery Haul
Menu Monday + New Grocery Shopping Strategy
Here's what's on the menu this week! Breakfast: Yogurt and Peanut Butter Granola (this recipe is so good!) Green Smoothies Cereal and Fruit Lunch: Me: Refrigerator Kale and Quinoa Salad Paul: Chicken Nuggets from Aldi Supper: Steak On The Grill/Mashed Potatoes/Caesar Salad Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken/Mac & Cheese/Southern Green Beans Spaghetti/Spinach Salad Chicken Quesadillas/Mexican Rice/Sauteed… Continue reading Menu Monday + New Grocery Shopping Strategy
Menu Monday + New Recipes
Here's what we ate last week! Breakfast: Banana Bread (we also eat this as a snack!) Avocado Toast Green Smoothies Lunch: Me: Easy Southwest Quinoa Salad (new recipe - so good!) Paul: Chicken Nuggets from Aldi Supper: Easter Leftovers Ground Turkey Taco Salads Italian Chicken Sausage with Cheese Tortellini & Pasta Sauce Burgers On The… Continue reading Menu Monday + New Recipes
3 Delicious Recipes For Busy Days
This is such a busy time of the year, isn't it? It seems like everyone I know is really busy right now, no matter what stage of life they are in! Here are three recipes I've made recently that are delicious and fast. The first two are great for getting supper ready in less than… Continue reading 3 Delicious Recipes For Busy Days
Meal Prep: Recipes I’m Loving
Lately I've been trying to incorporate meal prep into my weekend to-do list. I love having things ready to go for breakfast, lunches and snacks - and it's always nice to have some of the work done when it comes time for supper. I find meal prep helpful because I work outside the home 4… Continue reading Meal Prep: Recipes I’m Loving
Meal Planning For Family Vacation
Vacation is a wonderful thing. There's just something about getting away with the people you love, unplugging from daily life and reconnecting with new experiences, leisure time and fellowship. Vacation can also be expensive, stressful and a lot of work! As a spouse (and especially as a parent!) there's packing, planning and traveling that has… Continue reading Meal Planning For Family Vacation
Come Home For Comfort 